Gordon College

MUSIC

The mission of the Fine Arts in Gordon College's Division of Humanities is to celebrate the diverse expression of human emotion, thought, imagination, creativity and discovery by improving each student's foundation in performance in the visual arts, music and theater.

An Associate of Arts Degree in Music provides a strong foundation in music fundamentals which will enable you to matriculate successfully to any four-year college or university. You will be able to pursue further study in all areas of a music program, including preparation for careers in vocal/choral performance, instrumental performance, music education and technology.

More About the Gordon College Music Program

Area F Requirements

Required Courses:                                                                20 hours

MUSC 1101                               (0-3-1)
MUSC 1102                               (0-3-1)
MUSC 1201                               (3-0-3)
MUSC 1202                               (3-0-3)
MUSC 2101                               (0-3-1)
MUSC 2102                               (0-3-1)
MUSC 2201                               (3-0-3)
MUSC 2202                               (3-0-3)
MUSC (applied) †                        4 hours

Choose two of the following courses:                                      2 hours

MUSC 1551                               (1-0-1)
MUSC 1552                               (1-0-1)
MUSC 1553                               (1-0-1)
MUSC 1554                               (1-0-1)

Additional Requirement:                                                     0 - 8 hours

MUSC 1601                               (4-0-2)

Students must enroll in College Chorus (MUSC 1601) each semester of full-time enrollment as a music major. ‡

Hours Applied to Area F ............................................. 18 HOURS*

† Audition is required before admittance to the program. See Music Program web page.

† Music majors are required to take four Applied Music courses in one of the following four areas: Piano, Voice, Organ, or Guitar. Students should consult a Music adviser before choosing Applied Music courses.

‡ Piano majors must also complete four hours of Applied Piano (MUSC 1553, MUSC 1554,  MUSC 2553,  MUSC 2554) and two hours from the following: MUSC 1573 and MUSC 2559.

* Students may use excess Area F credit hours to satisfy Area B requirements.

Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.

Course Rotation Schedule

Following are our offerings of MUSC classes.

  Fall Spring Summer
1100 Yes Yes Yes
1101 Yes No No
1102 No Yes No
1201 Yes No No
1202 No Yes No
1601 Yes Yes No
1611 Yes Yes No
1621 Yes Yes No
2101 Yes No No
2102 No Yes No
2201 Yes No No
2202 No Yes No
2559 Yes Yes No
2569 Yes Yes No
Offered each fall and spring:
  • Both levels of Class Piano, Class Voice, and Class Guitar
  • Jazz, Percussion, Brass, and Woodwind Ensembles
  • All levels of Applied Music in Voice, Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion